Smega (BTC) Fees in Botswana
🇧🇼 BWP (P) · Including all taxes
Smega (BTC) is one of the leading mobile money services in Botswana, serving millions of users. Send fees are P5.09 per transaction. Use the fee tables below to see all charges including government taxes.
Send Money Fee Tiers
| Range | Fee |
|---|---|
| P1 - P6,000 | P5.09 P 5.09 flat (BTC→BTC) |
| P1 - P125 | P6.11 P 6.11 (to non-registered) |
| P126 - P250 | P8.14 P 8.14 (to non-registered) |
| P251 - P500 | P13.23 P 13.23 (to non-registered) |
| P501 - P1,000 | P23.41 P 23.41 (to non-registered) |
| P1,001 - P2,000 | P46.82 P 46.82 (to non-registered) |
| P2,001 - P6,000 | P93.64 P 93.64 (to non-registered) |
Withdrawal Fee Tiers
| Range | Fee |
|---|---|
| P1 - P125 | P6.11 P 6.11 |
| P126 - P250 | P8.14 P 8.14 |
| P251 - P500 | P13.23 P 13.23 |
| P501 - P1,000 | P23.41 P 23.41 |
| P1,001 - P2,000 | P46.82 P 46.82 |
| P2,001 - P6,000 | P93.64 P 93.64 |
About Smega (BTC) in Botswana
Botswana has three mobile money operators — Orange Money, MyZaka (Mascom) and Smega (BTC) — in a pula that floats on a rand-heavy SDR basket. No state tax on mobile money; Smega is the only Botswana wallet that publishes direct international corridors to six African countries (Zimbabwe, Zambia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique) from the BTC account.
On pricing, here is how Smega (BTC) structures its fees. Sending is priced by band : flat P5.09 P1–P6,000; flat P6.11 P1–P125; flat P8.14 P126–P250; flat P13.23 P251–P500. Cash-out is priced by band : flat P6.11 P1–P125; flat P8.14 P126–P250; flat P13.23 P251–P500; flat P23.41 P501–P1,000. Receiving money is free; the cost sits at sending and at cashing out to physical cash.
Government levy. There is currently no specific state mobile-money tax in Botswana: you pay only the operator's fee.
How to use it. You manage Smega (BTC) via the mobile app, the operator's USSD menu (no internet needed), or an authorised agent to deposit and withdraw cash. Fees are identical on every channel — the schedule above applies with no per-channel surcharge, and an agent should never charge cash on top of the fee deducted from your balance.
To compare Smega (BTC) with the other operators in Botswana for your exact amount, use the calculator at the top of this page or open the Botswana page. Tariffs rendered from our database, verified in 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Smega (BTC) charge to send money in Botswana?
Smega (BTC) charges P5.09 per transfer in Botswana.
What are the Smega (BTC) withdrawal fees in Botswana?
Smega (BTC) withdrawal fees in Botswana are P6.11 per transaction.
Is there a government levy on Smega (BTC) transactions in Botswana?
No. There is currently no government levy on mobile money transactions in Botswana.
What is the Smega (BTC) USSD code in Botswana?
Use the Smega (BTC) mobile app or visit an authorized agent in Botswana.
Is Smega (BTC) the cheapest mobile money provider in Botswana?
It depends on the amount. Use the MomoCalc calculator on the Botswana page to compare all providers for your specific amount.